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At the heart of the energy strategy is an advanced decentralised energy system connecting on-site renewable energy sources including three 900kW wind turbines, over 5MWp of ground-mounted solar, and extensive embedded solar across with large-scale energy storage. Together, these installations will generate more than 50,000MWh annually.
This renewable generation is integrated through a smart micro-grid, a digital platform that co-ordinates and optimises all energy assets on site. The system acts as a Virtual Power Plant using autonomous energy management software to balance supply and demand in real time. It can operate both independently and alongside the national grid, providing enhanced energy resilience and the flexibility to adapt as new clean technologies emerge.
By combining local renewables with digital optimisation and large-scale storage, including utility-scale battery technology and distributed thermal storage to meet a large proportion of its energy demand sustainably onsite. This approach supports a defined carbon reduction pathway, with the target of achieving near net zero by 2035 and the long-term ambition of becoming the UK’s first town self-sufficient in its own renewable energy.
Credit for photography: Dorchester Living
We are delighted to welcome Krzysztof Mielnik to the Rolton team as senior consultant for vertical transportation (VT).
Krzysztof’s appointment marks the next step in the rapid growth of our recently launched independent Vertical Transportation consultancy. Led by industry expert Tim Piggott, our dedicated VT team provides comprehensive expertise across the entire lifecycle of advanced lift technology from design and construction to commissioning, handover, and ongoing operational support.
Rolton is pleased to have contributed to the newly launched industry report, ‘Built Environment Strategic Workforce Planning for 2030’.
The comprehensive publication stems from the latest INSPIRE event hosted by the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA). This powerful leadership forum was established by the University of the Built Environment (UBE) to break down professional silos, spark collaboration, and drive excellence across engineering, construction, and real estate.
Rolton celebrates official opening of West Northamptonshire’s £9.4m State-of-the-Art Mortuary
We were delighted to attend the official opening of the new £9.4m County Mortuary at Riverside Business Park, a project that marks a transformative milestone for bereavement services and public infrastructure in Northamptonshire.